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Experimental/Investigational services are defined as a treatment, procedure, facility, equipment, drug, service or supply (“intervention”) that has been determined not to be medically effective for the condition being treated.
This policy addresses services considered to be experimental/investigational and, therefore, non-covered services.
Services meeting ANY of the following criteria are considered experimental/investigational:
Procedure codes identified within this policy are considered experimental/investigational and, therefore, non-covered because the safety and/or effectiveness of these services cannot be established by the available published peer-reviewed literature.
Not applicable
Internal Medical Policy Committee 1-22-2020 new code update
Internal Medical Policy Committee 7-22-2020 Coding update for July HCPCS
Internal Medical Policy Committee 9-21-2020 Coding update:
Internal Medical Policy Committee 11-19-20 Coding update:
Internal Medical Policy Committee 11-19-21 Coding update:
References (PDF)
Current medical policy is to be used in determining a Member's contract benefits on the date that services are rendered. Contract language, including definitions and specific inclusions/exclusions, as well as state and federal law, must be considered in determining eligibility for coverage. Members must consult their applicable benefit plans or contact a Member Services representative for specific coverage information. Likewise, medical policy, which addresses the issue(s) in any specific case, should be considered before utilizing medical opinion in adjudication. Medical technology is constantly evolving and the Company reserves the right to review and update medical policy periodically.